6276. atheq
Strong's Lexicon
atheq: Ancient, old

Original Word: עָתֵק
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `atheq
Pronunciation: aw-thake'
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thake')
Definition: Ancient, old
Meaning: antique, valued

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָתַק (athaq), which means "to move, advance, or become old."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent that captures a similar sense of antiquity and age is πρεσβύτης (presbytes), Strong's Greek 4246, which means "an old man" or "elder."

Usage: The Hebrew word "atheq" is used to describe something that is ancient or old. It conveys a sense of antiquity and venerability, often used in the context of describing things that have been established for a long time or have a long-standing tradition.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, age and antiquity were often associated with wisdom, stability, and authority. Something described as "atheq" would be considered to have stood the test of time, thus earning respect and reverence. This concept is reflected in various aspects of Hebrew culture, where elders and ancient traditions were highly esteemed.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from atheq
Definition
valuable, advanced, eminent, surpassing
NASB Translation
enduring (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
עָתֵק adjective Thes (ancient and so) valuable; < advanced, eminent, surpassing (compare preceding, hence surpassing, choice Lane1947); — ׳הוֺן ע Proverbs 8:18 eminent wealth.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
durable

From athaq; antique, i.e. Valued -- durable.

see HEBREW athaq

Forms and Transliterations
עָ֝תֵ֗ק עתק ‘ā·ṯêq ‘āṯêq aTek
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Englishman's Concordance
Proverbs 8:18
HEB: אִתִּ֑י ה֥וֹן עָ֝תֵ֗ק וּצְדָקָֽה׃
NAS: and honor are with me, Enduring wealth
KJV: and honour [are] with me; [yea], durable riches
INT: for wealth Enduring and righteousness

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6276
1 Occurrence


‘ā·ṯêq — 1 Occ.















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